Ottawa, IL
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As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
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The Ottawa, IL market is currently assessed as Stabilizing, with a pending ratio of 0.59 indicating a balanced demand absorption against available inventory. Despite a 13.5% year-over-year increase in the median listing price, the market exhibits characteristics of a more measured pace.
Local Market Signals
Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.
What's moving the Ottawa market right now.
Active listings have seen a notable increase of 19.5% over the past year, contributing to a more ample supply environment, while new listings grew at a more moderate 5.7% year-over-year. The pending ratio experienced a 4.3% year-over-year rise, suggesting slightly stronger demand absorption compared to the prior period. Median days on market extended by 9.9% over the past year, aligning with a more moderate market pace.
Market Trends
Median Price
Active Inventory
Days on Market
Sold Score™
Sold Score™ Over Time
Market liquidity index • 36 months
Price & Days on Market
Median listing vs market velocity
Inventory Dynamics
Total active listings vs new monthly supply
Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.
Market Signals & Indicators
With a pending ratio of 0.59, inventory levels suggest a more even distribution of negotiating leverage. The rise in active listings indicates less immediate pressure for demand absorption, allowing for more considered transactions. This dynamic implies a market where price discipline remains important for successful transactions.
No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.
355 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 148 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, -0.3% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved +10.2% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Stabilizing.
Recommended For This Market
StabilizingSelling in Ottawa, IL? Homes here are taking 5 days longer to sell than last year.
Ottawa, IL is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 59%
- Median Days on Market
- 56 days
- Inventory YoY
- +20%
Ottawa, IL is balanced, so preparation decides the outcome. Your Sold Score shows where you stand today.
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